Electrical Test Technician 3

M.C. Dean; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 57,859 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and ADP

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Senior Electrical Test Technician 3 to independently manage small to medium projects or contribute to larger efforts. The role oversees electrical testing programs, troubleshooting, and safety compliance across industrial, data center, and utility environments.

The incumbent will mentor junior technicians, develop SOPs, and coordinate with program managers to optimize monitoring systems, ensuring compliance with NETA standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• NETA / NICET certification (preferred) or equivalent hands‑on experience in electrical testing.
• Strong understanding of ANSI, IEEE, NETA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA electrical safety standards.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment.
• Experience with test equipment such as Doble, Omicron, Megger, Vanguard, and Fluke meters.
• Understanding of insulation resistance, power factor, contact resistance, and Hi‑Pot testing procedures.
• Knowledge of medium and high‑voltage systems (up to 500 kV), including arc flash hazard analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose system failures.
• Willingness to travel as needed and work in industrial, data center, and utility environments.
• Ability to work safely under minimal supervision and follow industry best practices.
• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical power systems, ensuring compliance with NETA standards
• Conduct protective relay testing, calibration, and programming for various manufacturers.
• Perform circuit breaker and switchgear testing, including timing tests, primary and secondary injection testing.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and perform root cause analysis for system failures.
• Conduct transformer testing, including turns ratio, insulation resistance, and power factor testing.
• Ensure adherence to electrical safety protocols, including LOTO procedures and PPE compliance.
• Maintain detailed test reports and documentation for compliance and client review.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure efficient system commissioning and startup.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior technicians as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop Electrical Testing Program for duty site and serve as subject matter expert over the divisions Operation and Maintenance program.
• Manage or train operations staff to operate and update system control applications maximizing efficiency.
• Assist in developing SOPs and training programs for operators to monitor and control complex systems.
• Assist in implementation procedures using CMMS to schedule, dispatch, track and report maintenance activities.
• Oversee integration and reliability of building control systems including SCADA, Delta Controls and Life Safety Systems.
• Coordinate with Program Manager to optimize monitoring systems performance and meet energy goals.
• Provide oversight and troubleshoot operational problems.
• Assume supervisory responsibility during electrical testing activities.
• Assist Operations Manager in developing electrical work and project schedules.
• Assist in ORM safety procedures, safety meetings, and safety reports.
• Troubleshoot SCADA, Building Management Systems, Relay testing, SKM, ETAP; conduct short circuit and Arc Flash studies.

Skills

SCADA systems

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Mentorship

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Doble

Omicron

Megger

Vanguard

Fluke meters

Job description

Overview

The Senior Electrical Test Technician 3 works independently on small to medium sized projects or as part of a larger, more complex project. The Senior Electrical Test Technician is responsible for the overall administration, organization, and implementation of the project.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing Electrical Testing Program for duty site and serve as the subject matter expert over the divisions Operation and Maintenance program.
• Responsible for managing or training operations staff to operate (monitor and control) and update all system(s) control applications maximizing the efficiency of the system being controlled and revising the operating controls as needed to accommodate changes in the facility operations or to correct identified problems/ inefficiencies.
• Responsible for assisting the development process, methods, standard operating procedures (SOP) and training programs for operators to monitor and control the complex mechanical, electrical, life safety and building control system(s) that comprise the monitor and control.
• Responsible for assisting the implementation process and procedures set forth using CMMS program to schedule, dispatch, track and report MEP field emergency repair, adjustment, preventive maintenance, and warranty activities.
• Manages the integration, reliability, and functionality for all the building control system(s) that comprise the mission that include the SCADA, Delta Controls and the Life Safety Systems.
• Coordinates with the Program Manager while on duty to optimize the performance of monitoring systems and meet the government energy goals.
• Provides oversight; must be capable of troubleshooting and have the expertise to address operational problems.
• Assumes supervisory responsibility during electrical testing activities.
• Assists MEP Operations Manager in developing electrical work and project schedules.
• Assists in developing and implementing ORM safety procedures and safety meetings. Generate safety reports and maintain related safety records.
• Troubleshooting SCADA, Building Management Systems, Relay testing, SKM power systems, ETAP, able to conduct short circuit studies, able to conduct Arc Flash studies

Qualifications

• Applicants selected must hold a minimum of 7+ years of relevant electrical experience with a High School Diploma/GED
• Possess a valid/active U.S. Work Authorization

Expectations of Expertise & Knowledge

• NETA / NICET certification (preferred) or equivalent hands‑on experience in electrical testing.
• Strong understanding of ANSI, IEEE, NETA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA electrical safety standards.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment.
• Experience with test equipment such as Doble, Omicron, Megger, Vanguard, and Fluke meters.
• Understanding of insulation resistance, power factor, contact resistance, and high‑potential (Hi‑Pot) testing procedures.
• Knowledge of medium and high‑voltage systems (up to 500 kV), including arc flash hazard analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose system failures.
• Willingness to travel as needed and work in industrial, data center, and utility environments.
• Ability to work safely under minimal supervision and follow industry best practices.
• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical power systems, ensuring compliance with NETA standards
• Conduct protective relay testing, calibration, and programming for various manufacturers.
• Perform circuit breaker and switchgear testing, including timing tests, primary and secondary injection testing.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and perform root cause analysis for system failures.
• Conduct transformer testing, including turns ratio, insulation resistance, and power factor testing.
• Ensure adherence to electrical safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and PPE compliance.
• Maintain detailed test reports and documentation for compliance and client review.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure efficient system commissioning and startup.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior technicians as needed.

Desired / Advantageous Qualifications

• OEM certified field service training program.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12‑foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $42.00 – $60.00 /hr.